ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 25, 1997
Introduced by Commissioner Hunting of the:
Ingham County Board of Commissioners
RESOLUTION FAVORABLY CONSIDERING THE APPROVAL OF MUNICIPALITIES TO BE INCLUDED AS PARTICIPATING MUNICIPALITIES IN THE DISTRICT LIBRARY
RESOLUTION #97-51
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has approved a District Library agreement; and
WHEREAS, that agreement provides for including additional participating municipalities; and
WHEREAS, that participation requires the approval of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, as well as the District Library Board , the City of Lansing and other participating municipalities who may be part of the agreement; and
WHEREAS, Meridian Charter Township, Delhi Charter Township and the City of Williamston have indicated an intent to become participating municipalities.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners will favorably consider the application of Meridian Township, Delhi Township and/or the City of Williamston to be included as participating municipalities of the District Library, upon request.
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 25, 1997
Introduced by Commissioner Mary Stid of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT
VEHICLES FOR THE INGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
RESOLUTION #97-52
WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office budgeted $349,249 in the 1997 budget for replacement vehicles and necessary equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office needs to purchase replacement station wagon-type vehicles for paramedic and canine vehicles in 1997 and 1998, and a portion of that $349,249 has been designated to purchase replacement paramedic and canine vehicles; and
WHEREAS, no police package station wagons were produced in 1996 and will not be produced in 1997; and
WHEREAS, a new police package station wagon-style vehicle has been tested and approved by the State of Michigan and the Michigan State Police; and
WHEREAS, this new vehicle, the Chevrolet Police Package Tahoe, will be available beginning with the 1998 model year; and
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan contracts for vehicles, the Oakland County Cooperative Purchasing Program and other purchasing agreements have been explored by the Purchasing Department and the Sheriff's Office, and it has been determined that this vehicle is not available for purchase under any cooperative purchase agreement; and
WHEREAS, governmental units desiring to purchase this new vehicle have been advised that General Motors will begin taking orders for this vehicle for the 1998 production year on March 1, 1997, and that there will be a limited number of these vehicles allocated for production, which is slated to begin in July, 1997, and that those desiring to purchase those vehicles should seek independent bids from Chevrolet dealers; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department advertised for bids for eight (8) of the 1998 Police Package Tahoes; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department awarded the bid to Shaheen Chevrolet, Inc., in Lansing, Michigan, at cost of $26,776 each for a total of $214,208; and
ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 25, 1997
RESOLUTION #97-52
WHEREAS, a total of three (3) of these vehicles would be purchased from 1997 budgeted funds for delivery before December 31, 1997; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office must also order five (5) additional vehicles immediately in order for them to be allocated for production and delivery in the 1998 budget year, contingent upon the Board of Commissioners approval of funds for the Sheriff's Office to purchase vehicles in 1998; and
WHEREAS, purchase orders for both the 1997 and 1998 budget years must be issued now in order to place the order;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the purchase of these vehicles for the Sheriff's Office as follows:
Three (3) 1998 Chevrolet Police Package Tahoes from Shaheen Chevrolet, Inc., Lansing, Michigan, at a cost of $26,776 each, for a total of $80,328 from 1997 budgeted funds;
Five (5) 1998 Chevrolet Police Package Tahoes from Shaheen Chevrolet, Inc, Lansing, Michigan, at a cost of $26,776 each for a total of $133,880 for delivery in the 1998 budget year from 1998 funds contingent upon the Board of Commissioners approval of these funds in the 1998 budget process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the use of 1997 budgeted funds for the purchase of necessary equipment such as marking kits, lights, sirens, prisoner transport shields, radar, etc., in accordance with purchasing policies and procedures.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the vehicles being replaced are authorized to be transferred to another County department or agency for fair-market value established by the Ingham County Purchasing and Properties Director, or are authorized to be sold at auction or to a private company; the method of disposal shall be that which is deemed to be in the best interests of the County as determined by the Ingham County Sheriff's Office and the Purchasing and Properties Director.
ADOPTED - MARCH 25, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BOARD RULES TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION NO. 97-53
WHEREAS, Section IV "COMMITTEES", Part A "STANDING COMMITTEES", of the Ingham County Board Rules as adopted and revised, establishes the standing committees of the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Committee is listed as a standing committee of the Board of Commissioners throughout this section of the Board Rules, with duties outlined in Part B; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined desirable and more accurately reflective of the duties of this committee to refer to it as the "Human Services Committee"; and
WHEREAS, the duties and responsibilities shall remain the same, but the name change will require an amendment to the Board Rules so that all references to Human Resources Committee can be deleted and hence forth read "Human Services Committee".
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby amends its board rules to change the name of the Human Resources Committee to the "Human Services Committee".
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all references to the Human Resources Committee in the Board rules, agendas, meeting notices, etc., shall reflect this name change to "Human Services Committee".
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Attorney is hereby authorized to make the necessary name changes and to delete all further references to the Human Resources Committee in the Board Rules, et al.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting, Schwartz Nays: None Absent: None Approved 3/18/97
ADOPTED - MARCH 25, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE INGHAM COUNTY FAIR BOARD
RESOLUTION NO. 97-54
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Ingham County Fair Board due to the expiration of a term, and
WHEREAS, the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee has reviewed applications of individuals interested in serving on the Fair Board.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby appoint
Lana Dart, 934 N. Fairview, Lansing, 48912
to serve on the Ingham County Fair Board to a term expiring December 31, 2000.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting, Schwartz Nays: None Absent: None Approved 3/18/97
ADOPTED - MARCH 25, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS OF EXERCISE EQUIPMENT FOR THE FITNESS ROOM IN THE HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING
RESOLUTION NO. 97-55
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, in Resolution 95-170, directed the Building Authority to designate the space for a fitness room in the Human Services Building , and directed by the Ingham County Employee Wellness Committee (EWC) to seek funds/donations for support of the fitness room; and
WHEREAS, the Building Authority designated a room on the second floor of the new addition on the north end of the Human Service Building, and the EWC appointed a Fitness Room Steering Committee to contact employees and all appropriate county agencies governing the use of the facility; and
WHEREAS, the EWC surveyed county employees in the Human Services Building to determine their needs, acceptable fees for use of the facility by employees, and to ask for donation of equipment. Based on the input from employees, the Steering Committee had volunteers solicit other organizations for donation of equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee contacted the legal counsel and insurance providers for the County and received their guidance for the developing of a use policy for the facility.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners accept the equipment donated by employees and private businesses for use in this facility and authorize the collection of fees as determined by the EWC to maintain and replace equipment to service this facility.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the EWC will monitor the use of said equipment and said facility and report annually to Administrative Services and Personnel the status of the facility.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the EWC will work with County employees, from other county facilities, that express an interest in developing a fitness room in their facility.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the EWC will develop an inventory of all said equipment donated to the County and make available all paperwork affiliated with the transaction of said properties to the Purchasing and Properties Department.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting, Schwartz Nays: None Absent: None Approved 3/18/97
ADOPTED - MARCH 25, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PERIMETER FENCE, DIKE, AND STORM DRAIN AT CAVANAUGH ROAD PROPERTY
RESOLUTION NO. 97-56
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorized design and engineering services to develop plans and specifications for the installation of a perimeter fence, construction of a dike and relocation of an existing storm drain at Cavanaugh Road Property; and
WHEREAS, the engineer's cost estimate for this work is $280,000; and
WHEREAS, the plans call for planting 126 pine and spruce trees to provide a buffer for the adjacent residents; and
WHEREAS, diversion of the storm drain and construction of the dike is necessary in order to improve the water quality of the lake.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that $280,000 be appropriated for the above described purposes from the funds reserved for the development of Cavanaugh Road Property.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting, Schwartz Nays: None Absent: None Approved 3/18/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe
Nays: Schafer Absent: None Approved 3/19/97
ADOPTED - MARCH 25, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO HOST MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION PILOT PROJECT MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 97-57
WHEREAS, the Michigan Council of Local Governments has solicited Ingham County along with other test Counties to create a Intergovernmental Cooperation Project; and
WHEREAS, the initial meeting was organized by the Michigan Council of Local Governments and held on February 19, 1997 at which time it was determined that there are areas of mutual concern within the County that many local units of government should review and discuss in a cooperative and collaborative fashion; and
WHEREAS, an initial idea discussed was to have a meeting where all local elected officials from the County and their Chief Administrative officials would be invited to get acquainted and to have the Michigan Cooperative Extension Services provide facilitators to identify key areas of mutual concern that interested units of government could begin to share a dialogue on potential areas of collaboration and cooperation; and
WHEREAS, the County would be a logical agent to host the meeting as its jurisdiction covers the entire geographic area of the County; and
WHEREAS, the meeting is tentatively scheduled for April 30, 1997 at the Ingham Intermediate School District from 6 to 9 pm.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes an appropriation of up to $2,000 to host a meeting where all local elected officials from the County and their Chief Administrative officials would be invited to get acquainted and to have the Michigan Cooperative Extension Services provide facilitators to identify key areas of mutual concern that interested units of government could begin to share a dialogue on potential areas of collaboration and cooperation for Pilot Projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make the appropriate budget transfers from the 1997 Contingency Fund to the Board of Commissioners budget.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting, Schwartz Nays: None Absent: None Approved 3/18/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: Czarnecki Absent: None Approved 3/19/97
ADOPTED - MARCH 25, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE
UPGRADE EQUIPMENT FROM IDEAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 97-58
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 94-64 in March 1994, that created the County Wide Novell Computer Network; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners over the preceding several years have upgraded that Network on several occasions through board resolutions; and
WHEREAS, we are now ready for the implementation of the backbone equipment necessary to support the new IJIGS Project; and
WHEREAS, both the IJIGS vendor JURIS and the IJIGS Committee have met and accepted the plan for the proposed upgrade; and
WHEREAS, the funding for the Network Upgrade Project is included in the overall IJIGS Project; and
WHEREAS, the MIS Director has solicited proposals from four vendors to provide the necessary parts, price and installation service.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the purchase of the necessary File Servers, Routers, and Hub Equipment to support the IJIGS Project in all six campuses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with Ideal Technology Solutions for the purchase of this equipment not to exceed $80,000.00 in equipment and $7,500.00 in installation charges related to the installation of this equipment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the necessary documents after review by the County Attorney.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting, Schwartz Nays: None Absent: None Approved 3/18/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 3/19/97
ADOPTED - MARCH 25, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel & Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION 97-07 AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO
A GRANT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND THE STATE & REMONUMENTATION COMMISSION FOR THE 1997 REMONUMENTATION GRANT PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. 97-59
WHEREAS, a grant was extended to Ingham County for the 1997 Monumentation and Remonumentation Project by the Michigan Department of Commerce, (now known as the Department of Consumer and Industry Services), and State Survey and Remonumentation Commission. Originally, the grant amount had been identified to be $62,840; and
WHEREAS, the State has changed that amount and has offered a contract for $60,284.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby amends Resolution 97-07 to change the amount of the grant for the 1997 Monumentation and Remonumentation Project to $60,284.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the necessary documents after review by the County Attorney.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting, Schwartz Nays: None Absent: None Approved 3/18/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 3/19/97
ADOPTED - MARCH 25, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF A BALTIMORE AIRCOIL COOLING TOWER MODEL 3643, S/N 86-7894D TO THE CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 97-60
WHEREAS, during the retrofit project at the Grady J. Porter Building the Purchasing & Properties Department has a surplus Baltimore Aircoil Cooling Tower Model 3643, s/n 86-7894D; and
WHEREAS, the Baltimore Aircoil Cooling Tower has been inspected and it was determined that the cooling tower valued worth is $6,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing Public Service Department has offered to purchase the cooling tower for $6,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the cooling tower will be sold "as is" and it will be the responsibility of the purchaser, the City of Lansing Public Service Department, to remove the cooling tower.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Purchasing & Properties Department is authorized to sell the surplus Baltimore Aircoil Cooling Tower Model 3643, s/n 86-7894D to the City of Lansing Public Service Department for the amount of $6,000.00, it will be sold "as is" and it will be the City of Lansing's responsibility to remove the cooling tower from County property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the $6,000.00 from the sale of the cooling tower be deposited back into fund, 101 23303 931000, Building Repair & Maintenance.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting, Schwartz Nays: None Absent: None Approved 3/18/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 3/19/97
ADOPTED - MARCH 25, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
RESOLUTION NO. 97-61
WHEREAS, Creative Homes, Inc., wishes to lease the premises situated in the City of Mason, County of Ingham, described as the northeast corner of Cedar and Miller Streets, Lots 7 & 8; and
WHEREAS, Creative Homes, Inc., shall lease the above premises for a period of one year, for a total sum of $3,000.00 payable in twelve equal installments during the term of the lease. All payments shall be made to Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, Creative Homes, Inc., shall maintain Lots 7 and 8 of above property in good condition; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing and Properties Department has reviewed the proposed lease.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Attorney and the County Controller are directed to negotiate the specific lease document based on this outline for approval by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any and all documents, upon approval by the County Attorney.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting, Schwartz Nays: None Absent: None Approved 3/18/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe
Nays: Schafer Absent: None Approved 3/19/97
ADOPTED - MARCH 25, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION APPROVING LEASE TERMS WITH QUALITY DAIRY COMPANY
RESOLUTION NO. 97-62
WHEREAS, Quality Dairy Company, wishes to lease the premises situated at 2200 S. Washington Avenue, City of Lansing, County of Ingham; and
WHEREAS, Quality Dairy Company, shall lease the above premises for a period of two years, for a total sum of $18,000, payable in 24 equal installments at $750.00 per month. All payments shall be made to Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, Quality Dairy Company, shall maintain such property in good condition; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing and Properties Department has reviewed the proposed lease.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Attorney and the County Controller are directed to negotiate the specific lease document based on this outline for approval by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any and all documents, upon approval by the County Attorney.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting, Schwartz Nays: None Absent: None Approved 3/18/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe
Nays: Schafer Absent: None Approved 3/19/97
ADOPTED - MARCH 25, 1997
Introduced by the Finance Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1998 BUDGET CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 97-63
WHEREAS, Public Act 621 of 1978 provides that the Board of Commissioners establishes an appropriated time schedule for preparing the budget; and
WHEREAS, this Act requires that each elected official, department head, administrative office or employer of a budgetary center shall comply with the time schedule and requests for information from the Controller.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached budget calendar for the 1998 budget process be adopted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk shall be directed to provide written notification of the attached budget calendar to all elected officials and department heads.
SUMMARY
1998 BUDGET CALENDAR
March 19 Finance Committee recommends 1998 budget calendar.
March 25 Board of Commissioners approve 1998 budget calendar.
April 3-9 Liaison Committees review the budget background information for formulation of strategic goals for 1998.
April 9 5:30 p.m. Board Leadership will meet to discuss background information
for formulation of strategic goals for 1998.
April 15 Board of Commissioners reviews the budget background information for formulation of strategic goals for 1998.
April 17-23 Liaison Committees adopts strategic goals for the 1998 budget.
April 29 Board of Commissioners adopts Liaison Committees' strategic goals for the 1998 budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 97-63
May 12 Department heads submit operating and capital budgets. Discussions to be held with department heads concerning service levels and performance measures for 1998 strategic planning.
May 23 Controller holds budget meetings with departments.
July 25 Controller's Recommended Budget distributed to full Board of Commissioners.
August 18-28 Liaison Committees hold hearing on operating and capital budget recommendation.
September 10-17 Finance Committee holds hearings on operating and capital improvement budget recommendations.
October 7 Board holds public hearing on P.A. 75 (Truth in Taxation) and on General Fund Budget. Board adopts operating and capital budgets and millages.
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 3/19/97
ADOPTED - MARCH 25, 1997
Introduced by the Human Resources Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 4, 1997, CESAR CHAVEZ DAY
IN INGHAM COUNTY
RESOLUTION NO. 97-64
WHEREAS, March 31, is the birthday of the late Cesar Chavez who was born in 1927 among farm workers and spent his adult life educating people about the struggles of farm workers everywhere; and
WHEREAS, Cesar Chavez is best remembered for the organization of farm workers into the National Farm Workers Association, which he began with his personal savings, and for the Grape Boycott which he inspired in the 1960's; and
WHEREAS, Cesar Chavez served in the United States Navy during World War II and received the Medal of Freedom; and
WHEREAS, Cesar Chavez was respected by many and loved especially by Hispanics for his dedication to human dignity; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Commission on Spanish Speaking Affairs and the Cristo Rey Community Center are co-sponsoring the Second Annual Cesar Chavez Commemoration Dinner Banquet on Friday, April 4, 1997.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners commemorates the memory of Cesar Chavez, an extraordinary American by proclaiming April 4, 1997 Cesar Chavez Day in Ingham County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners recognizes that Cesar Chavez's methods of humanitarian and non-violent means to promote civil and labor justice remain a model for our society.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Yeas: Keefe, Czarnecki, Smiley, Schwartz
Nays: None Absent: Sims Approved: 3/19/97
ADOPTED - MARCH 25, 1997
Introduced by the Human Resources, Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO ADJUST THE WAGES FOR PEER EDUCATORS
RESOLUTION NO. 97-65
WHEREAS, Ingham County employs about 25 temporary, part-time Peer Educators, who are mostly college students working ten to twelve hours per work; and
WHEREAS, these employees implement Health Department and local school district efforts to improve health related behaviors of young people, particularly related to behaviors that prevent venereal diseases, HIV infection, and pregnancies; and
WHEREAS, Peer Educators are paid by wages only, and receive no fringe benefits; and
WHEREAS, since January 1, 1993, Peer Educators have been paid $5.25 per hour; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the hourly wage for Peer Educators be set at one dollar per hour above the Federally established minimum wage.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes that the wages for temporary, part-time Peer Educators, effective January 1, 1997, be set at one dollar per hour above the Federally established minimum wage.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board understands that the hourly wages of Peer Educators will increase from $5.25 per hour to $5.75 per hour effective January 1, 1997 and further increase to $6.15 per hour on September 1, 1997.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Yeas: Sims, Keefe, Czarnecki, Smiley, Schwartz
Nays: None Absent: None Approved: 3/10/97
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting, Schwartz Nays: None Absent: None Approved 3/18/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 3/19/97
ADOPTED - MARCH 25, 1997
Introduced by the Human Resources and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT FOR PHYSICIAN SERVICES WITH THE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
RESOLUTION NO. 97-66
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has authorized an expansion of services at the Sparrow Health Center; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department requires an additional twelve hours per week of pediatric physician services in order to implement the planned expansion; and
WHEREAS, the College of Osteopathic Medicine provides pediatric physician services to Ingham County through an agreement authorized by Resolution No. 96-82; and
WHEREAS, the funding for the expanded physician services at the Health Center will be derived from increased fee-for-service revenue and a subsidy from the Sparrow Health System; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the Board authorize the amendment to the physician services agreement with the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the agreement for physician services with the College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, authorized by Resolution No. 96-82.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the agreement shall provide for an additional twelve hours per week of pediatric physician services to be provided by the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the terms and conditions of the expanded services, including compensation by Ingham County, shall be as established in the existing agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Yeas: Keefe, Czarnecki, Smiley, Schwartz
Nays: None Absent: Sims Approved: 3/19/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 3/19/97
ADOPTED - March 25, 1997
Introduced by the Human Resources and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A MATERNAL AND INFANT SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CARE CHOICES HMO
RESOLUTION NO. 97-67
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Health Department is a certified provider of Maternal Support Services and Infant Support Services (MSS and ISS); and
WHEREAS, Care Choices HMO has proposed to contract with Ingham County to purchase Maternal Support Services and Infant Support Services delivered through the Health Department; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has advised that it is in the best interest of the community for the Health Department to be in a position to continue to provide MSS and ISS services; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board authorize the MSS/ISS agreement with Care Choices HMO.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an agreement with Care Choices HMO, a member of Mercy Health Services, 2111 University Park Dr., Ste. 100, Okemos, Michigan 48864.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ingham County Health Department shall provide certified Maternal Support Services and Infant Support Services to Medicaid insured persons enrolled in Care Choices HMO and referred to Ingham County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Care Choices HMO shall compensate Ingham County at the Medicaid fee for service rate, or another rate acceptable to Ingham County, for services provided to Care Choices HMO enrolled persons who are referred to and served by Ingham County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Yeas: Keefe, Czarnecki, Smiley, Schwartz
Nays: None Absent: Sims Approved: 3/19/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 3/19/97
ADOPTED -March 25, 1997
Introduced by the Human Resources and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT BETWEEN INGHAM COUNTY
AND THE MICHIGAN COUNCIL ON CRIME AND DELINQUENCY TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE INGHAM COUNTY/CITY OF LANSING YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION COALITION FOR 1997
RESOLUTION NO. 97-68
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the City of Lansing have jointly formed the Ingham County/City of Lansing Youth Violence Prevention Coalition (YVPC) to implement violence prevention strategies in Ingham County, and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County/City of Lansing Youth Violence Prevention Coalition and the Ingham County Board of Commissioners have supported continuation of the second year of youth violence prevention programming and evaluation, utilizing Juvenile Justice grant and Ingham County match funds, and
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing has agreed to amend an existing contract with the Ingham County Health Department between the City and the County to provide $6,900 for clerical and technical support to the Ingham County/City of Lansing Youth Violence Prevention Coalition to be used by June 30, 1997, and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has authorized the allocation of $6,900 to the 1997 Ingham County MSU Extension budget to match the City of Lansing's grant to provide clerical and technical support to the Ingham County/City of Lansing Youth Violence Prevention Coalition for 1997, and
WHEREAS, the coalition leadership is requesting that the County Board of Commissioners establish a means for MCCD to provide these clerical and technical services to the coalition from the period of January 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with the Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency to provide 720 hours of clerical and technical support to the coalition at a cost of $10,800 and related operating expenses at a cost of $3,000 for total contract cost of $13,800 for the time period of January 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the aforementioned contract shall include a scope of services describing a plan of work to be carried out by the Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency; and
ADOPTED - March 25, 1997 RESOLUTION NO. 97-68
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes amending an existing contract with the City of Lansing to receive an additional $6,900 for these purposes for the period of January 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller is authorized to amend the appropriate 1997 Ingham County budgets in accordance with this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary contract documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Yeas: Sims, Keefe, Czarnecki, Smiley, Schwartz
Nays: None Absent: None Approved: 3/10/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 3/19/97
ADOPTED - MARCH 25, 1997
Introduced by the Human Resources and Finance Committees of the:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CONTINGENCY FUND AND A CONTRACT WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH & PARENT PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP FOR THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 97-69
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Youth & Parent Prevention Partnership operates a Substance Abuse Prevention Program in the County; and
WHEREAS, funding for the Substance Abuse Prevention Program has been severely reduced by loss of federal funding; and
WHEREAS, the Substance Abuse Prevention Program will close in March without additional funds; and
WHEREAS, requests for short and long-term funding have been made to the County, the City of Lansing, and various other entities; and
WHEREAS, the request for short-term funding in the amount of $30,000 through June 31, 1997, is the most critical need; and
WHEREAS, one of the highest priorities of the Board of Commissioners is to prevent and control disease.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes a transfer from the 1997 Contingency Fund in the amount of $30,000 and a contract with the Neighborhood Youth & Parent Prevention Partnership in that amount, to enable the continuation of the Substance Abuse Prevention Program from April 1, 1997 through June 31, 1997.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Neighborhood Youth & Parent Prevention Partnership is urged to seek other sources for long-term financial support as it is the intent of the Board of Commissioners to provide one time emergency funding only.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Neighborhood Youth & Parent Prevention Partnership is requested to advise the Human Resources Committee through a formal report on its efforts to obtain additional short-term funding and on its prospects for obtaining long-term funding at the conclusion of this contract.
ADOPTED -March 25, 1997 RESOLUTION NO. 97-69
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the County Attorney to prepare the necessary contract documents with the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk authorized to sign the same.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Human Services Advisory Committee is requested to review the Neighborhood Youth & Parent Prevention Partnership Substance Abuse Prevention Program on the relative merits of the program including the importance of the program to the community and to make recommendations back to the Human Resources Committee on possible long-term funding sources.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Yeas: Sims, Keefe, Smiley, Schwartz
Nays: None Absent: Czarnecki Approved: 2/24/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 3/19/97
ADOPTED - March 25, 1997
Introduced by the Human Resources Committee of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION HONORING AMVETS, DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS,
AMERICAN LEGION, MARINE CORP LEAGUE, MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART, PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AND THE VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
RESOLUTION NO. 97-70
WHEREAS, a number of veterans organizations have been supportive veteran's advocate for veterans and dependents of Ingham County, working "hand in hand" with the Veterans Affairs Department since inception of their organization in 1945; and
WHEREAS, the these organizations have been an integral part of the veteran's benefit delivery system in the execution of Federal claims for Ingham County veterans and their dependents; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Department of Veterans Affairs would be limited in it's direct communications with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs without their cooperation and intervention; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Department of Veterans Affairs has never formally signified their appreciation by a resolution, award or otherwise.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners would like to acknowledge their appreciation of the assistance and support these veteran organizations have given to veterans and dependents of Ingham County and the Ingham County Department of Veterans Affairs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners, together with the Ingham County Veterans Affairs Committee and director of the Ingham County Department of Veterans Affairs, Randy A. Marwede, and the staff, support the presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to the following veteran organizations, acknowledging their past, present and future service to the veterans and dependents of Ingham County.
AMVETS
Disabled American Veterans
American Legion
Marine Corp League
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Vietnam Veterans of America
ADOPTED - March 25, 1997 RESOLUTION NO. 97-70
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mr. Randy A. Marwede and staff will present Certificates of Appreciation to these organizations at the Michigan Association of County Veterans Counselors 1997 Spring Conference, hosted by the Ingham County Department of Veterans Affairs.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Yeas: Sims, Keefe, Czarnecki, Smiley, Schwartz
Nays: None Absent: None Approved: 3/10/97
ADOPTED - March 25, 1997
Introduced by the Law & Courts, Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
RESOLUTION NO. 97-71
WHEREAS, the newly elected Prosecutor has evaluated his 1997 budget and workforce and has identified the need for additional training and a new position; and
WHEREAS, the 1997 budget was developed by the previous Prosecutor's Administration; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department has established that this position should be a ICEA County Professional paid at the P1 level with a salary range of $21,548 to $29,656; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a new temporary position of Community Outreach Coordinator is established in the Prosecuting Attorney's office effective the first pay period after the adoption of this resolution in fiscal year 1997.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the continuation of the position will be determined in the 1998 budget process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funding for this position in 1997 will come from the 1997 Ingham County Contingency Fund not to exceed $15,770.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the appropriate 1997 budgets and position allocation list consistent with this resolution.
LAW & COURTS COMMITTEE: Yeas: Stid, Smiley, Pratt, Hunting
Nays: Schafer Absent: Goulet, Bernero Approved 3/13/97
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting, Schwartz Nays: None Absent: None Approved 3/18/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe
Nays: Schafer, Czarnecki Absent: None Approved 3/19/97
ADOPTED -March 25, 1997
Introduced by the Law & Courts, Administrative Services\Personnel, and Finance Committees of the:
RESOLUTION NO. 97-72
WHEREAS, the newly elected Prosecutor has evaluated his 1997 budget and workforce and has identified the need for additional training and a new position; and
WHEREAS, the 1997 budget was developed by the previous Prosecutor's Administration; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorize an additional appropriation from the 1997 Ingham County Contingency Fund to the Prosecutor's 1997 budget not to exceed $2,400 for Travel and Professional Development.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the appropriate 1997 County budgets in accordance with this resolution.
LAW & COURTS COMMITTEE: Yeas: Stid, Smiley, Pratt, Hunting
Nays: Schafer Absent: Goulet, Bernero Approved 3/13/97
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Pratt, Goulet, McDonald, Hunting, Schwartz Nays: None Absent: None Approved 3/18/97
FINANCE: Yeas: McDonald, Czarnecki, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 3/19/97
ADOPTED -APRIL 15, 1997
Introduced by the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION IN HONOR OF THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF ARBOR DAY
RESOLUTION #97-73
WHEREAS, Arbor Day was first celebrated in 1872 to promote conservation efforts and has become a cherished and respected tradition in Michigan; and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day helps remind Ingham County residents that healthy natural resources are vital and that each of us can play a role in ensuring the quality of life in our community; and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day represents an opportunity to emphasize to Ingham County residents that tree planting is an important personal demonstration of stewardship; and
WHEREAS, the public, and private-sector members of the Michigan Arbor Day Alliance are to be commended for their constructive cooperation in the name of conservation; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to recognize the outstanding efforts of all involved with the success of Arbor Day including the Ingham County Soil Conservation District and the City of Lansing's Forestry, Parks & Recreation Department; and
WHEREAS, Michigan's Arbor Day Celebration will take place Friday, April 25, 1997 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Potter Park Zoo, where admission will be free all day.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the members of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners wholeheartedly endorse Arbor Day and hereby extend their congratulations and best wishes to the Michigan Arbor Day Alliance on the occasion of Arbor Day's Sesquicentennial Celebration in Lansing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to the members of the Michigan Arbor Day Alliance.
Virgil Bernero Linda Keefe Nancy Austin Schwartz
John Czarnecki Jean M. McDonald Linda A. Sims
Paul E. Goulet Paul Pratt Anne Smiley
Mark Grebner Randy Schafer Mary Stid
Bruce D. Hunting
ADOPTED - APRIL 15, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION AS A LOAN TO THE PARKS DEPARTMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOCCER COMPLEX
RESOLUTION #97-74
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing agreed, by a City Council resolution on April 5, 1993, to appropriate $124,000 towards the development of the Soccer Complex; and
WHEREAS, the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department has identified the sale of a portion of the parcel not being used for the development of the Soccer Complex as its source of funds; and
WHEREAS, the City has requested that its appropriation be deferred until after the sale of said property.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that $124,000 be appropriated for the Soccer Complex, with the understanding that amount shall be returned to the General Fund upon receipt of the funds from the City of Lansing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any contract document consistent with this resolution and approved, as to form, by the County Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the money shall be advanced from the County Fund Balance contingent on a signed agreement with the City of Lansing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the advance is to be repaid 100%, by the City no later than the 1998 - 1999 fiscal year.
Administrative Services/Personnel - Yeas: Pratt, McDonald, Hunting, Schwartz Nays: None
Absent: Goulet Approved 4/8/97
Finance - Yeas: McDonald, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe Nays: None
Absent: Schafer, Czarnecki Approved 4/9/97
ADOPTED - APRIL 15, 1997
Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel and Finance Committees of the:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LANSING
RESOLUTION #97-75
WHEREAS, during the master plan process, a series of public workshops were held during which participants identified a need to develop additional soccer facilities around the Lansing Metropolitan Area; and
WHEREAS, a task force comprised of Ingham County citizens with an interest in youth and adult soccer in the Lansing area, after meeting for more than a year, recommended that a joint project between the County and the City of Lansing be pursued, to develop a soccer complex on a site currently owned by the City of Lansing; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing has agreed to lease the site to Ingham County at no cost; and
WHEREAS, the sources of funding for construction are as follows:
City of Lansing $124,000
Ingham County $124,000
Michigan Recreational
Bond Program Grant $744,000
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease with the City of Lansing governing Ingham County's use of the property as a soccer complex be approved, subject to review by Corporation Counsel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the County Board is authorized to sign the lease, subject to review by Corporation Counsel.
Administrative Services/Personnel - Yeas: Pratt, McDonald, Hunting, Schwartz Nays: None
Absent: Goulet Approved 4/8/97
Finance - Yeas: McDonald, Sims, Bernero, Stid, Keefe Nays: None
Absent: Schafer, Czarnecki Approved 4/9/97